Woodway Path Treadmill Review

treadmill Doctor Note :

The basic model in the Woodway line. When your base model is $7k you know you are looking at a different animal. If you get a bearing problem in this machine it will be similar to a giraffe getting a sore throat.

MSRP:

$6,995

Walking Area:

6.8

Power:

7.2

Cushioning:

10

Reliability:

8.2

Noise Level:

9.5

Quality:

7.2

Value:

4.2

Warranty:

8

Overall Rating: 7.36

$7,000 is a bunch to pay for a machine. You can expect that this treadmill won't require replacement in a few years and if you like the ?set it and forget it? commercials and have a big pocketbook, this treadmill may make sense for you. One of the least known options available for those who have a lust for Woodway is that this factory does regular leases and buybacks with institutions who like to regularly upgrade so a preowned Woodway for the home is typically a regular option at a much lower cost than the new models.

General Information

Woodway has an interesting history and an even more interesting design with the original units being designed in Germany. There is no belt and deck like you would find on other treadmills. They combined the two into one unit and so the belt moves around the machine in slats that are joined together and bend around the corners like a tank track. If you want a treadmill that will be the last one you buy, this could easily be it in home use with minimal maintenance.

Quality / Philosophy

Here's the interesting part. The design is so good that with our 400 lb. test, the treadmill never pulled more electricity than what other treadmills pull without a person on them. That means very little strain?ever?on the drive system. Woodway put a great deal of effort these past few years into their fit and finish and it was a HUGE help! The new models we just looked at are really well done. Although they are still a relatively small factory due to the price point (how many $12,000 treadmills can anyone sell?) they are very polished machines and exactly what you would expect for the price.

Outlook

Woodway has an interesting business. To government institutions, pro teams and athletes, and universities, Woodway is a dream. As long as they can get the budget, they get a treadmill with a unique time-tested design. Their popularity, according to the company, in the home market is growing by leaps and bounds. We would still like to see Woodway put about $50 more into the drive system but when you only charge $12,000 for your top model, you have to watch your nickels.